Category Archives: Trademark Copyright Infringement
Trademark Infringement Claim Filed in Hot Chocolate Case
On December 25th, 2023, Bloomberg Law News reported that a trademark infringement lawsuit is brewing over a hot chocolate product. A company alleges that a competitor’s hot chocolate “bomb” is confusingly similar to its own product. Within this article, our Florida trademark infringement litigation attorney discusses the dispute in this case and explains the… Read More »
Federal Judge: Thomson Reuters AI Copyright Lawsuit Must Go to Trial
According to reporting from Reuters, a federal judge has ruled that the Thomson Reuters artificial intelligence (AI) copyright infringement lawsuit must go to trial. It is a case that could have significant implications for the future of large language models (LLMs). In this article, our Florida copyright infringement attorney provides an overview of the… Read More »
Adidas Files Notice of Opposition Against LIV Trademark
According to a report from Yahoo News, Adidas—the Germany-based multinational athletic apparel company—has filed a Notice of Opposition against LIV’s trademark filing. LIV is a professional golf tour that recently started a merger with the PGA. Adidas argues that the LIV logo is confusingly similar to its own trademark-protected logo. Here, our Florida trademark… Read More »
Why You Need to Conduct a Trademark Search Before You File Your Application
Are you preparing to file a trademark application? There are certain key steps that you need to take before doing so. It is imperative that you conduct a comprehensive trademark search before you file your application. In this article, our Florida trademark lawyer explains why it is so important to conduct a comprehensive trademark… Read More »
Trademark Protection: What Every Small Business Owner in Florida Should Know
The Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates that there are three million small businesses in Florida. As a small business owner, your brand matters. Trademark rights are a key part of a brand. It is a common misconception that trademark protection is only really available for large companies. In reality, many small businesses can benefit… Read More »
Report Marketing Agency Sues Elon Musk Over “X” Trademark
According to a report from Reuters, a Florida-based marketing agency has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Elon Musk over the “X” brand. X Social Media alleges that the now-rebranded social media platform “X”—formerly known as Twitter—is violating its trademark. Here, our Florida trademark attorney provides an overview of the key issues raised in… Read More »
How Will a Court Determine if Alleged Trademark Infringement Constitutes a “Likelihood of Confusion”?
To prove trademark infringement, a plaintiff must establish that the offending mark in question is likely to confuse a reasonable consumer. You may be wondering: How does a court determine what constitutes a reasonable likelihood of confusion in a trademark infringement claim? It is a totality of the circumstances evaluation—and there are a number… Read More »
The Five Main Remedies in a Trademark Infringement Claim
A trademark is a key form of intellectual property (IP) for many businesses in Florida. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) estimates that there are 2.8 million active trademark registrations in the United States. Trademark infringement can damage your brand—but there are legal remedies available under the law. Within this blog post, our Florida… Read More »
Federal Judge in Florida Denies Coca-Cola’s Bid to Disqualify Law Firm in Trade Secret Litigation
According to a report from Reuters, a federal judge in Florida has denied Coca-Cola’s petition to disqualify a major law firm from a trade secret misappropriation lawsuit. The court determined that Paul Hastings, a Washington D.C.-based law firm, can continue to represent the plaintiff in the case (SuperCooler Technologies, Inc.). Here, our Florida trade… Read More »
Taco Bell Prevails in “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Lawsuit
According to a report from Reuters, Taco Bell has prevailed in a trademark infringement lawsuit centered around the term “Taco Tuesday.” A rival brand, Taco John’s, has informed the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that it will abandon its trademark. Taco Bell had an active trademark cancellation case pending. In this article,… Read More »